Recoil spring buffers on 1911

[vaquero]

I would like to know what are the Wild Bunch shooters opinions about using a recoil spring buffer?  You know that 1/8 inch thick piece that fits on the recoil spring guide.  I have always used them, and replace after they get beat up.  I had a discussion with my gunsmith about them and he said they can cause some problems if they are oversized they can crack the dust cover.  I removed mine the other day, shot the gun and didn't notice any change, and I didn't replace it.  Just some thoughts.

[Happy Jack]

NEVER  NEVER  NEVER  use a buffer !!!!!!! Just trouble waiting to happen.

[Boggus Deal]

Listen to Happy Jack.

[Blackfoot]

I want all of my competition to use them!

Blackfoot 8)

[vaquero]

I had the buffer in my 1911 for 35 years never had any problems............but if there was/is a chance for a malfunction, I like to try and defeat Murphys law, anytime I get a chance to.  Buffers are now in the trash.